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Why has Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football?

Why has Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football?

Also reported by BBC Top Stories

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football after a 23-year career with Portugal, but did not give a specific reason. The announcement followed a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over Ronaldo’s omission from two Nations League matches and conflicting accounts of what they had agreed.

Key Facts

  • Ronaldo announced his decision on Thursday at age 41, according to the article.
  • The article says his international career with Portugal lasted 23 years.
  • Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp on September 30 after Jesus said he would not start against Denmark.
  • Ronaldo had stayed on the bench for Portugal’s 2-1 Nations League win over Norway on September 27.
  • Ronaldo said Jesus had agreed he would miss the Norway and Denmark matches to manage his fitness.
  • Ronaldo said Jesus later told him he would play for 30 minutes against Norway, but did not bring him on.
  • Jesus said Ronaldo could return to the national team if he chose to.
  • Ronaldo described the retirement decision as difficult but did not state a specific reason for it.
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